“The franchisees of 7-Eleven, their families, employees and all of our customers recognize what our servicemen and women do for our country and we are honored to be able to give back to them,” says the national chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees. The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees…
TA Sponsors MATS Health Awareness Walk
At Mid-America Trucking Show walk promotes healthier professional drivers. The entire trucking industry is invited to join TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) and Trucking Solutions Group for the third annual MATS Health Awareness Walk. The walk, sponsored by TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, together with Trucking Solutions Group, is set for Friday,…
Jiffy Mart and Sam Koch Create Partnership
The football punter and resident of Carroll County is set to make appearances at local Jiffy Mart locations. Carroll County, Md. residents can expect to see Sam Koch, the American football punter for the Baltimore Ravens, at the four area Jiffy Mart locations. The Raven’s Punter will be making several live appearances and life-sized cardboard…
BP’s ampm Sponsors 2012 Big West Basketball Tournament
Students and fans will have the opportunity to win “too much good stuff” for the second year in a row. Honda Center and the Big West Conference have once again partnered with convenience store leader ampm for the annual Big West Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. The sponsorship establishes the 1,100-plus location franchise as the…
Local Store Marketing: Sports Sponsorships
By: John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. Sports sponsorships are terrific ways to build your brand through local store marketing, because they are so flexible in nature. Creating and fostering a relationship with a local team, while customizing your sponsorship to suit your needs, can catapult your brand further than simply…
Chuck Bosselman to Receive NATSO Hall of Fame Award
“(Bosselman’s) ability to think outside of the box and his allegiance to his fellow operators have benefitted the entire truckstop and travel plaza industry,” says NATSO chairman. NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, has announced that Chuck Bosselman, owner of the Bosselman Family of Cos., will receive the NATSO Hall…
BP America Supports Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls
BP Team USA athletes to compete for spot in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. BP America has formally announced its support for nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including financial commitments to them and to charities of their choice in communities across…
Valero Raises Over $1.9 Million For Children’s Miracle Network
Funds raised during four-week campaign will benefit 32 children’s hospitals. Valero Corner Store employees and their customers once again showed their dedication to their communities by raising a total of $1,933,847 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during its four-week fundraising campaign Sept. 6 – Oct. 3. The campaign took place in all 991 Corner Store…
Casey’s Annual Halloween Promotion Benefits St. Jude
Customers donate dollars during the month of October to assist the research and treatment of childhood diseases. Casey’s General Stores raised more than $667,000 during October as part of the 20th Annual St. Jude Halloween Promotion. The program raises funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the…
EZ Energy Supports Homeless Children’s Education
The Homeless Children’s Education Fund gets a needed financial boost as it works to launch underprivileged kids on a successful path. EZ Energy USA, as part of its commitment to local charitable foundations, has committed to $40,000 donation to the Homeless Children’s Education Fund in Pittsburgh. The donation was made by Easytrip stores’ sponsorship of…